‘The Americans’ Recap: The Vows We Make

“Lies are the devil’s handmaiden. Lies weigh down our heart with sorrow and corruption.” ~ church minister

Viola’s minister spoke to her heart during his sermon. Viola, who traded her boss’s security for the safety of her son, has been keeping a dangerous secret and runs to the FBI to tell all. But this episode was about our characters either owning up to promises made or spilling their guts to free their consciences.

One of the overarching themes of this season has been the thin ice of trust that people stand on. Philip and Elizabeth’s marriage, fake as it may be, grew into a partnership of shared trust and respect. But that trust had been broken too many times.

As we approach the season’s final episode, we’re left to wonder what vows really mean to each of our characters.